Concrete Contractor in Saratoga, CA - Driveways and Patios That Stay Put
Premium Cupertino Concrete builds and replaces driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls and footings for homeowners in Saratoga, CA. We're based in Cupertino, and I look at every job myself before our own crew pours it.
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Have a rough size in mind and know if old concrete comes out, and we'll set a time for me to look.
(408) 746-6415Hours Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Our concrete work in Saratoga
Saratoga is a city of hillsides and big trees, and the city says protecting both can mean special design or limits on what gets built. For a driveway or patio, that usually means planning where the water runs and where the roots are before anyone talks about the finish.
We come over from Cupertino for it, and we do the same work in Campbell and Los Gatos.
What Saratoga homeowners call us for
Here's the concrete work we take on in Saratoga, from one slab to a whole yard.
- New driveways and driveway replacement
- Patios and pool decks
- Walkways and front steps
- New garage floor concrete
- Retaining walls and footings
Finishes we pour in Saratoga
- Broom finish for grip
- Stamped concrete patterns
- Colored and decorative concrete
- Smooth troweled garage floors
Why Saratoga homeowners call us
I learned concrete pouring sidewalks and driveway approaches on a city public works crew, so I start with what's under the slab and where the water goes. If a job needs a permit, we pull it and set up the inspections. If I don't believe in a pour, I'll tell you no.
Planning your Saratoga concrete job
Tell us what you want poured, where it sits on your lot and whether an old slab has cracked or sunk.
Ask for a free on-site estimate
Send a few lines about the job, or call. We reply within one business day, and I come out to write the estimate, with no obligation.
(408) 746-6415Saratoga concrete questions, answered
Do I need a permit to replace a concrete driveway in Saratoga?
Driveway work goes to the city's Planning Division to see whether a planning permit is needed, and to Public Works to see whether you need an encroachment permit for work at the street. The city issues the final permit only to the owner or a licensed contractor, who takes responsibility for the work. We're licensed and fully insured.
Which concrete projects need a building permit in Saratoga?
New construction, additions and structural changes typically need a Saratoga building permit, and new footings or a slab foundation are often part of that work. A patio or walk isn't on the city's list, so the city advises calling the Building Division before work starts. On a lot with landslide or liquefaction potential, a new structure or addition also needs geotechnical clearance.
What hours can construction crews work in Saratoga?
Permitted construction in Saratoga is allowed from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, with no work on Sundays or weekday holidays. We set pours inside those hours, and we'd rather start in the morning, because a slab poured in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Do trees near my driveway or patio affect concrete work in Saratoga?
Yes, the city requires an arborist report and review whenever construction is proposed under a protected tree's canopy or within five feet of its dripline, the outer edge of its branches, and that includes trees on the property next door. I look at the trees on the first visit, because roots and that review both decide where a slab can go.
What does a concrete driveway in Saratoga cost, and when can I drive on it?
The price comes down to size, tear-out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick, so I write the number after I've seen it. Permits, weather and curing, the wait while the concrete gains strength before you drive on it, set the schedule, and I'll walk you through it before we pour.
Will a new concrete driveway crack like my old one did?
It can still crack a little, so our job is making it crack where we choose. We dig out and pack the subgrade, what the slab sits on, slope it away from the house and cut control joints, grooves that give a crack a straight line to follow. If money's tight, cut the finish before the base.
If your question isn't covered here, call us or send the form, and I'll answer it.
Other cities we work in
We're a concrete contractor based in Cupertino, and we work in Los Gatos, Campbell and the other cities around us, from the South Bay up the Peninsula. If your city isn't listed below, call and ask.
Tell us about your Saratoga job
Call (408) 746-6415 between 8 AM and 9 PM, any day, tell us what you want poured, and we'll set a time to come look.